By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-25 17:21:01 | Updated at 2024-11-27 03:30:54
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Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor announced Monday he plans to resign from his post next month to make way for President-elect Donald Trump’s chosen replacement to lead the powerful office.
Damian Williams said he would step down as US attorney for the Southern District of New York on Dec. 13.
“Today is a bittersweet day for me,” Williams said in a statement.
Damian Williams announced his resignation. James Messerschmidt
Williams’ replacement for the role, Jay Clayton. REUTERS“It is bitter in the sense that I am leaving my dream job, leading an institution I love that is filled with the finest public servants in the world,” he continued. “It is sweet in that I am confident I am leaving at a time when the Office is functioning at an incredibly high level – upholding and exceeding its already high standard of excellence, integrity, and independence.”
Williams, who was appointed by President Biden in November 2021, has gone after several high-profile Democrats during his tenure, including former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Williams’ deputy, Edward Y. Kim, will take over as acting US Attorney.
His announcement comes after Trump earlier this month unveiled plans to replace him with former US Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton.
